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Seventh Generation

Plant-based cleaning and personal care products focused on ingredient safety.

92/165
Making Progress

Detailed Scorecard Breakdown

Click each category to see individual criteria scores

A: Circular Economy

Priority #1
14/30
Product certified compostable/biodegradableProducts biodegradable
4/8
Plastic-free + compostable/recyclable packagingSome recyclable packaging
3/7
Concentrated refill format or bulk refillLimited refill options
2/6
Full material/ingredient transparencyIngredient transparency
3/5
Verified recycled content (50%+ with GRS)Some recycled plastic
1/2
Zero packaging waste (plastic-free, compostable)Still uses plastic
1/2

B: Transparency & Data

Priority #2
20/35
Published Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040/14044)Limited LCA
4/10
Scope 3 emissions measured & publicly disclosedParent company data
5/10
Annual sustainability report with YoY trackingSustainability reports
5/7
Public supplier list (tier 1 & 2)Some supplier info
3/4
Third-party data verificationB Corp verified
3/4

C: Certifications

Priority #3
12/25
bonusSame tier certs
0/3
Certification Tier: STRONGB Corp, USDA Biobased, EPA Safer Choice

D: Climate & Renewables

Priority #4
12/25
onsite renewableNo on-site
0/7
climate statusPartial carbon neutral
1/8
emissions reductionReduction efforts
3/6
renewable procurementRenewable energy
4/4

E: Business Model

Priority #5
12/20
Concentrated formula, promotes using lessConcentrated options
4/7
Lowest-impact format, longest-lastingStandard formulas
3/5
Company-wide practicesMost lines sustainable
3/4
Stable range, no trend-driven launchesStable product line
2/2
Packaging take-back or refill partnershipN/A
0/2

F: Social Responsibility

Priority #6
9/15
Living wage certificationUnilever standards
3/5
Independent factory audits with public resultsParent company audits
3/4
Worker safety certifications (ISO 45001)Basic compliance
2/3
Supply chain transparency (tier 2+)Limited visibility
1/3

G: Impact Claims

Priority #7
7/10
Specific quantified claimsSome specific claims
3/4
Material composition transparencyFull ingredient lists
2/3
No vague greenwashing termsGenerally clear
2/3

H: Regenerative (Bonus)

Priority #8
1/5
Ecosystem restoration verifiedNo restoration
0/3
Zero waste or water positive programsSome water efforts
1/2

Key Findings

Strengths

  • +Plant-based ingredients
  • +Full ingredient transparency
  • +Long sustainability track record
  • +EPA Safer Choice certified

Areas for Improvement

  • -Owned by Unilever (corporate parent)
  • -Plastic packaging still prevalent
  • -Limited refill options

Certifications Held

  • ✓B Corporation
  • ✓USDA Certified Biobased
  • ✓EPA Safer Choice

Rating Methodology

Scoring Categories (165 pts total)

  • A: Circular Economy - 30 pts (Priority #1)
  • B: Transparency & Data - 35 pts (Priority #2)
  • C: Certifications - 25 pts (Priority #3)
  • D: Climate & Renewables - 25 pts (Priority #4)
  • E: Business Model - 20 pts (Priority #5)
  • F: Social Responsibility - 15 pts (Priority #6)
  • G: Impact Claims - 10 pts (Priority #7)
  • H: Regenerative - 5 pts (Bonus)

Tier Ratings

  • ★ Tier 1: 145-165 pts (Verified Leader)
  • ✓ Tier 2: 115-144 pts (Certified Sustainable)
  • ⚡ Tier 3: 85-114 pts (Making Progress)
  • ⚠ Tier 4: 55-84 pts (Early Stage)
  • ✗ Tier 5: 0-54 pts (Needs Improvement)

This brand: Tier 3 (Making Progress, 85-114 pts) — Some circularity, transparency efforts, certifications present, solid sustainability foundation.